The following messages, written in 1953, were all taken from the telegraph book belonging to Nelson Avery of Southport. These telegraphs were a means of communication to various businesses and government agencies in St. John’s.
Note: Click on the photo to enlarge. Photos are courtesy of Harold Avery.
Cover of the telegraph book belonging to Nelson Avery of Southport.
April 11, 1953
Hon. S.J. Hefferton
M.H.A
St. John’s
Thanks for message. Have been informed news bulletin read Extension road Island Cove to Hodge’s Cove stop This excludes Southport and causes much comment and dissatisfaction among people If error made by news compiler correction should be forthcoming Kindly investigate Trust your efforts will materialize in completion of said road soon
(Rev) W H Bershaw